Central America

José Cambra denounces the neoliberal dismantling of the country and explains why Panama has become a symbol of popular resistance against austerity policies and authoritarianism.

José Cambra explains the origins and dynamics of the national strike, the government’s heavy-handed response and the need for solidarity with Panamanian workers. 

José Cambra & Luís Bonilla-Molina — A small country is showing the world it is possible to confront the interests of financial capital and vulture funds in the 21st century.

Pedro Fuentes — Panama is the sharpest point of class struggle on the continent and will be crucial for determining the battle between Latin America and Trump’s imperialist policy.

José Cambra recounts how popular mobilization defeated an anti-environmental policy in Panama.

Antonio Neto & Lucas Guerrero — The mass environmental struggle in Panama has brought together various sectors of the country against the Canadian mining company First Quantum Minerals.